Home sales increase to highest level since start of year: Redfin
Home sales increased to its highest point since the start of the year, Redfin reported. But housing demand remains at pre-pandemic levels. Still, homebuyers can find the best mortgage rates in a competitive environment.
Mortgage rates hit 23-year high: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates hit their highest point in more than two decades. But as high home prices and rates weigh down on homebuyers, many sellers are willing to negotiate.
Americans to deplete pandemic era savings by end of Q3
After accumulating record breaking excess savings in the COVID-19 recession, Americans could soon deplete these reserves, the San Francisco Fed reported.
Most Americans see the economy in bad shape and getting worse: poll
Most Americans believe the economy is in bad shape, but the majority also say their finances are well, according to a poll. Still, inflation and high interest rates could impact the finances of Americans as the economy remains the top concern going into the presidential election.
How a government shutdown could affect student loan payments
With a government shutdown looming, student loan borrowers could face more headaches once student loan repayments resume after a three year pause. Here’s what you need to know.
Household income drops amid high inflation
The typical American’s income dropped for the third straight year amid record-high inflation. But you can still pay down high-interest debt quickly.
Mortgage delinquency rates fall across the U.S.
Mortgage delinquency rates in June remained at historic lows, but high home prices continue to batter potential homebuyers. Here’s what you can do.
Gas prices drop slightly after the Fed's interest rate pause: AAA
Gas prices on average declined slightly after the Fed announced a pause to interest rate hikes. But volatile oil prices could mean uncertainty at the pump. Here’s what you can do.
Inflation is affecting parents' ability to pay for education: survey
Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.